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PM Modi has insulted India on foreign soil, not Rahul Gandhi: Congress (Lead)
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Congress on Tuesday said it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who “insulted” India on foreign soil, after the BJP accused Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi of belittling the Prime Minister in his speech at a US university.
“We are surprised at the criticism that is unwarranted and unjustified made by the government and ruling party. The statements and issues raised by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister (Smriti Irani) shows ignorance of history and her eagerness to be an apologist for the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi),” Congress leader Anand Sharma said on Tuesday.
“Rahul Gandhi spoke about India’s achievements in the last 70 years. We understand why BJP is criticising him. If Rahul Gandhi is criticising the Prime Minister of the country, no one should have any objection to that. It’s a feature of democracy,” he said.
Irani, at a press conference on Tuesday morning, criticised the Congress Vice President’s speech at University of California, in Berkeley, and said Rahul Gandhi chose to belittle the Prime Minister.
The Information and Broadcasting Minister also said that Rahul Gandhi chose a “platform of convenience to berate his political opponents” after failing to connect with the people of India.
“It is the Prime Minister of India who is guilty of insulting India on international soil. The Prime Minister called the country corrupt on his first visit abroad and also said on another occasion that Indians used to feel ashamed to accept they are Indian on foreign soil,” Sharma said.
He said it was part of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s intolerance towards criticism.
“It is the streak of intolerance towards criticism by BJP and the present government,” he said.
Rahul Gandhi in his speech at Berkeley attacked demonetisation, and said the decision that removed 86 per cent of cash from circulation overnight and was carried out unilaterally without asking the Chief Economic Advisor, the Cabinet or even Parliament “imposed a devastating cost in India”.
“Yes, it is true that there are dynasties in India. There have been dynasties in every country of the region — in Asia, Europe, Africa, North America — both United States of America and Canada,” said Sharma referring to Gandhi’s reply on dynasties.
“When it comes to the Nehru-Gandhi family, there have been five generations in the service of the country. Jawaharlal Nehru did not think nor did Moti Lal Nehru, when he gave up all his riches that India will become free and Congress Party will become the ruling party of the country.
“Nehru, when he went to British prisons, faced their lathis and remained in solitary confinement, did not think that he was going to be India’s Prime Minister,” he added.
He also went on to say that both Indira Gandhi and Rajiv gandhi were elected by the people of the country.
“After Rajiv Gandhi took oath of office as Prime Minister in January 1985, for 32 years, there is no member of the Nehru-Gandhi family who has accepted or taken oath of office.
“Rahul Gandhi was also an MP when UPA was in office, Sonia Gandhi was elected as the leader. It was their conscious decision at that time,” he added.
Sharma also said: “We reject the criticism with the force of truth, facts of history and with contempt for those who have neither contributed to make India what it is, but have only belittled and insulted the predecessors.”
–IANS
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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.
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